Class VI
Use the current JNVST prospectus for the admission session. Check age, schooling, district and other conditions before relying on preparation material.
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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Navodaya admission guidance. Prepare with a clear route.
Choose the intended entry class, check the current admission notice, understand eligibility and selection requirements, then use the preparation support relevant to your child.
RAAH operates under the aegis of NISHE – National Institute of Safety Health and Environment, New Delhi.
Step 1 · Choose the entry route
One Navodaya system, different admission routes.
Class VI is the main JNVST route. Class IX and Class XI are lateral-entry routes and depend on available vacancies. Keep each class separate when checking eligibility, dates and preparation.
Class IX
Admission is only against vacant seats. For the 2027–28 session, NVS has published the current lateral-entry prospectus and registration portal.
Class XI
Admission is through the current NVS lateral-entry process against vacancies. Stream and other conditions should be checked in the current prospectus.
Intended entry class means the class your child wants to enter — not necessarily the class your child is studying now.
About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Understand the school system before choosing preparation.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational residential schools under Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education. The current NVS Class IX prospectus describes JNVs as CBSE-affiliated residential schools and lists 665 functional JNVs across 27 States and 8 Union Territories.
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Residential schooling
JNVs are residential schools from Class VI to XII. Families should consider the residential environment as well as the examination.
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CBSE affiliation
The current NVS prospectus states that JNVs are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.
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District-linked admission
Eligibility and school choice can depend on residence, schooling district and the specific class route. Always check the current notice.
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Different entry routes
Class VI is the main selection-test entry. Class IX and XI lateral entry are against vacancies and have separate conditions.
The current Class IX prospectus notes that education, board and lodging, uniforms and textbooks are provided by the scheme, while also specifying Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi provisions for many students in Classes IX–XII and exemptions for stated categories. Check the current prospectus for the applicable fee provisions.
Current admission update · checked 23 Sep 2026
What needs attention now.
These highlights are for orientation. Parents should still open the official NVS portal and prospectus before submitting any application.
Class IXSession 2027–28
Registration open
Official Class IX portalLast date: 30 September 2026
The official NVS Class IX portal lists the lateral-entry registration deadline as 30 September 2026. The current prospectus lists the selection test for 10 April 2027.
Class XISession 2027–28
Registration open
Official Class XI portalLast date: 30 September 2026
The official NVS Class XI registration portal lists 30 September 2026 as the application deadline. Read the current prospectus before applying.
Class VISession 2027–28
Follow next-stage notices
Official NVS websiteUse the current NVS portal for admit-card / test updates
Do not rely on an old admission calendar. RAAH should update this card only from the current official notice.
Step 2 · Eligibility guidance
Check the rule for the exact class and admission session.
Navodaya eligibility is not one generic age rule. District, present class, school recognition, residence and the current prospectus can all matter.
Use the current JNVST prospectus
- Confirm the child’s date of birth against the current notice.
- Check current schooling and district requirements.
- Confirm whether any rural/urban or category rule applies.
Current published criteria
- Bona fide resident of the district concerned.
- Studying Class VIII during 2026–27 in a Govt./Govt.-recognised school in the same district where admission is sought.
- Date of birth: 1 May 2012 to 31 July 2014, both inclusive.
- Indian national studying Class VIII in India.
Check the current lateral-entry prospectus
- Admission is against available vacancies.
- Current Class X / schooling requirements must be checked in the 2027–28 prospectus.
- Confirm age, district, stream and other class-specific conditions before applying.
RAAH eligibility guidance is preliminary support. Final eligibility and admission decisions rest with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti / the admitting JNV under the applicable official rules.
Step 3 · Selection test
Prepare for the pattern that belongs to your route.
Do not use a Class VI paper to represent Class IX, or one year’s pattern for another without checking the current prospectus.
100 marks · 2½ hours · objective / OMR
The current Class IX prospectus states that the paper is based on Class VIII level and contains English, Hindi, Mathematics and General Science. It also states there is no negative marking.
English15 questions15 marks
Hindi15 questions15 marks
Mathematics35 questions35 marks
General Science35 questions35 marks
Use the current JNVST paper pattern
RAAH should show the exact mental-ability, arithmetic and language structure only after checking the current Class VI prospectus for the relevant session.
View syllabus & resources →Use the current stream / lateral-entry requirements
Class XI preparation should follow the subjects and selection criteria stated in the current NVS prospectus rather than reusing the Class IX pattern.
Open current Class XI portal ↗Step 4 · Syllabus & preparation
Build preparation around the official syllabus and the child’s present level.
RAAH’s role should be to turn the published syllabus into an organised study plan, practice cycle and review process — not to replace the official syllabus.
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Understand the syllabus
Separate the official syllabus by subject, topic and target class before planning lessons.
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Check readiness
Use a diagnostic to identify what the child understands now and which foundations need attention.
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Practise deliberately
Use topic work, timed sections, OMR practice where applicable and review errors after each test.
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Revise & retest
Repeat weak topics and compare performance using tests of similar difficulty.
Start from NVS
Keep official material clearly separate from RAAH-created worksheets and explanations.
Official NVS website ↗RAAH Resources
Organised syllabus guides, worksheets, study planners and clearly labelled practice material.
Open Resources →Readiness Assessment
Use the assessment to identify current learning gaps and a practical next step.
Explore Readiness Assessment →Official information & important dates
Use one source of truth for changing admission information.
Dates and application rules change by admission session. RAAH should show the current status, the official source and the date last checked.
30 Sep 2026
Last date of registration for Class IX lateral entry, session 2027–28.
Selection test: 10 Apr 2027.
Official Class IX portal ↗30 Sep 2026
Last date displayed on the current NVS Class XI registration portal for session 2027–28.
Official Class XI portal ↗Check current next-stage notice
Use the official NVS website for the current Class VI admit-card, selection-test and result notices.
Official NVS website ↗Last checked for this page design: 23 September 2026. Before publishing later, update any time-sensitive date from the relevant NVS notice.
RAAH preparation support
Choose support according to the child’s route and present preparation.
Only show programmes that RAAH is ready to deliver. Keep the school application separate from enrolment in a RAAH preparation programme.
Test Series
Suitable for students already studying independently who need structured practice, timed tests and review.
Regular Live Preparation
Scheduled teaching, topic practice, revision and tests for the relevant Navodaya route when a batch is available.
Small-Batch Mentoring
For students who need closer monitoring, study planning and regular review of identified learning gaps.
RAAH enrolment does not constitute an application to Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and does not guarantee admission.
Application & document guidance
Use the official portal. Prepare the information before you start.
The exact documents differ by class and admission session. Read the applicable prospectus first, then prepare only the documents required for that route.
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Choose class & session
Confirm Class VI, IX or XI and the academic session.
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Check eligibility
Verify age, present class, school, residence/district and category conditions.
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Read the prospectus
Use the official current NVS notice, not a previous-year checklist.
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Submit carefully
Review entered details and uploaded files before final submission.
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Save confirmation
Keep the application / registration confirmation and follow later notices.
For current Class IX registration
The 2027–28 prospectus says candidates should keep the candidate photograph, candidate signature and parent signature in the specified JPG/JPEG size range, and enter district, study and other candidate details carefully.
Open official Class IX portal ↗Application safety
Parents should retain control of their application account and should not share passwords, OTPs or payment PINs with a counsellor. RAAH can guide the process without taking control of private credentials.
Open RAAH Application Guide →Parent FAQs
Common questions before you decide the next step.
Does RAAH guarantee Navodaya admission?
No. RAAH provides preparation and guidance. Final selection and admission are determined by NVS / the admitting JNV under the applicable rules and available seats.
Is Class IX admission available in every JNV?
Class IX lateral entry is against vacant seats. The current prospectus makes selection subject to the availability of seats in the JNV concerned and relevant category/quota.
Can my child apply to a JNV in another district?
Do not assume this. District-residence and schooling conditions are class-specific. For example, the current Class IX 2027–28 prospectus requires the district of residence and Class VIII study to be the same district where admission is sought.
Does RAAH submit the official school application?
The official application must be completed through the applicable NVS route. RAAH can provide guidance and checklist support, but official application and RAAH enrolment are separate actions.
Can preparation be taken online?
RAAH can offer New Delhi / Online support where the relevant programme is available. Check the Batches & Fees page for confirmed delivery mode, schedule and inclusions.
Where should I check changing dates?
Use the current official NVS portal / prospectus first. RAAH’s Exam Calendar can organise those dates, but the official notice remains the controlling source.
Need help choosing the next step?
Discuss your child’s Navodaya route with RAAH.
Tell us the intended entry class, present class and admission session. We can help you identify the relevant notice, preparation route and next action.
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